Thursday, September 6, 2012

I love this depiction of poetree, don't you? After all, poems are living things that grow from our roots, flow into beautiful branches. sprout a few leaves, and bloom forever. Are you one of the poetry-loving people in the world? I am. I like to read it, and I like to write it.

Three of my favorite poems are excerpted below, the first by Robert Frost and the other two by Emily Dickinson and ee cummings.

Frost's is the poem I admire most of all,

with Dickinson's little gem being a close second,

and Cummings' genius taking up the rear of an elite group.

(My own writing style has been heavily influenced

by all three, and I'm sure I am not alone in that.)

I suppose I ought to close by sharing the best poem I've ever written, but favoring my individual children or poems isn't my style. Instead, I will offer you two of the most popular pages at my poetry site and invite you to visit and read a few more. Maybe you can even pick a favorite of your own...

I opened my poetry site in 2008, but it has undergone a couple of renovations (and added about 275 poems) since then. My original purpose was the same as it is today, to take my poems out of the desk drawer and put them someplace where they could see the light of day. Non-commercial use of my poetry is free of charge, but I do like to be notified first. Also, the copyright information must be included exactly as given on the site. Cheers!Water is life, and my friend Caroline at Salsa Pie has some great ideas today for making sure every human being has an equal chance of enjoying it.

Robert Frost was favorite of my sweet Aunt who always shared them with me when I was little. I do love poetry. My Dad had a talent for writing and poetry was one of his gifts. I love your writing style and have enjoyed them in your book. I love your choices today. I'm always thankful for the spirituality you bring to us!

You poetry posts are some of my favorites. I loved the other poets but you are high on my list. I have always wished I could write poetry and sing. They are not my gifts for sure. I have some very worn out books of poetry that my grandmother had. I didn't ever know her; but her choice of poetry showed much of who she was. I have a signed copy of Walter Scott's Poems published in 1864 that I inherited. Priceless!Hugs!

Love Robert Frost, and e.e. cummings. Emily Dickinson is hit or miss with me, but when it's a hit I really love it. Your poetry ranks right up there with the best,my dear. I have my favorite, but of the two you chose, I like the second/Union one. I don't know how you do it, but I'm glad you do.

I am just now discovering the beauty of poetry. I have never been a fan before. Joyce Kilmer said it perfectly "I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree." Ironic that it is a poem, right? But thanks to the likes of E.E. Cummings, and Susan Noyce Anderson, I am emerging from my stance on it. Thanks for helping me appreciate something so beautiful!

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